Transitional Kindergarten Certificated Teacher 1.0 FTE, Continuing

March 5, 2024
Notice of Vacant Position: Transitional Kindergarten Certificated Teacher 1.0 FTE, Continuing
The District
Reardan-Edwall School District encompasses a large geographic area including the towns of Reardan and Edwall. The District includes one elementary school and one secondary school. Our school district has a deep focus on our core values, which serve as a guide for our work together.
Reardan schools receive strong support from the community. The successful candidate will support the District's efforts to establish a District, Departmental, and Labor climate that promotes equal opportunities for students & staff, good conduct and positive attitudes and values.
GENERAL SUMMARY
The elementary teacher will be an active member of the Reardan Elementary community. They will participate in implementing and monitoring the effectiveness of multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS). The TK teacher will use recommended best teaching practices to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of our students.
Qualifications

• Close affiliation with and commitment to Reardan-Edwall School District's Mission, Vision and Values.

• Successful passing of the fingerprint process and background check.
• Valid Washington State K-8 teaching certificate.
• Early childhood endorsement or experience preferred.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Exceptional student skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, and the community.
• Exhibit initiative, accuracy, creativity, and enthusiasm in performing responsibilities of the job.
• Physical ability to restrain a student if a student is a danger to self or others.
• Flexible and punctual

Preferred Skills

• Experience in developmentally appropriate practices, curriculum adaptation, higher level thinking skills, and alternative assessment techniques.
• Experience and training in social skills program models.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully collaborate with staff, students, and parents.
• Experience designing and implementing Specially Designed Instruction.
• Experience providing direction and feedback to multiple support staff (i.e., para-educators).
• Experience, ability and desire to coach one or more sports currently offered by Reardan MS/HS.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (minimum).

Job Duties

• Teach academics, social skills, and/or behavior skills to students.
• Participate as a member of Student Assistance Teams, Multidisciplinary Teams and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
• Work cooperatively and closely with administrators, instructional staff members, para-educators, other school personnel and parents.
• Schedule, supervise and train paraeducators to work in a variety of settings including pull-out and inclusionary settings.
• Assess and monitor student progress using a variety of assessment techniques/instruments.
• Devise instructional procedures that actively engage all learners.
• Prepare reports and other documentation as necessary in a timely manner.
• Implement districts' and building's philosophies and goals.
• Implement adopted curricular programs and provide for individual learning needs of the students.
• Assist on the evaluation of curricular programs and the selection and evaluation of instructional equipment and materials.
• Provide academic guidance and counseling for students under their direction.
• Promote the district's educational goals through parent conferences and related activities.
• Maintain appropriate student records.
• Maintain and promote personal professional growth through appropriate class work, workshops, reading of professional materials, etc.
• Be responsible for constructive classroom management and environment.
• Periodically review and act in accordance with building and district policy.
• Work cooperatively with students, classroom teachers, parent(s) and community.
• Model appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information, consistent with the district ethical guidelines.
• Attend designated department meetings and trainings.
• Provide flexible inclusion schedules for individual students as appropriate.
• Collect student data using a variety of data collection forms for purposes of determining appropriate instruction.
• Commitment to high expectations and growth for all students.
• Create a safe and positive classroom environment using strong management skills.
• Keeps calm and clear-headed under pressure.
• Understands emotional needs and limits of self and at-risk youth.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Conditions
The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.
Physical Demands

• Exposed to a visual display terminal for prolonged periods; dexterity and precision required in the operation of a computer; potentially exposed to ordinary infectious diseases carried by students.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds as well as demonstrated physical agility (i.e., bending, getting up and down from the floor, etc.).

Pay Range
Certificated Salary Schedule placement based on experience and education.
Timeline
Please click on the following link to fill out applications. Job descriptions for all positions are on TalentEd. http://reardanedwall.cloud.talentedk12.com/hire/Index.aspx

• External Application Posting: March 5, 2024

• External Application Deadline: March 12, 2024 midnight

• Screening: March 13-15, 2024
• Interviews: March 19, 2024

This hiring process will be led by Elementary Principal, Jamie Mikelson. For questions about this position and/or the application process please contact jmikelson@reardansd.net
We also have several coaching opportunities right now open on
TalentEd if you are interested in coaching as well!

• HS Head Cheer
• HS Head Volleyball
• HS Volleyball Assistant Coach
• MS Volleyball Head Coach
• MS Football Assistant Coach
• MS Head Wrestling Coach

The Reardan-Edwall School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX Coordinator and Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Debi Newsum
PO Box 225 Reardan WA 99029
509.796.2701 ex. 332 dnewsum@reardansd.net